shields
Example Sentences
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Avoiding a prolonged regulatory battle preserves balance sheet flexibility and shields the company from the risk of overpaying in a competitive auction.
From Barron's
The Principality Stadium, formerly the Millennium Stadium, staged six Community Shields between 2001 and 2006 while the new-look Wembley was under construction.
From BBC
"When you increase the range, you're going much farther up into space, but that means you're also coming down a lot further… therefore your speed increases, you need to design better and better heat shields for your payload," he said.
From BBC
The 61-year-old from South Shields added: "Still got 2-3 years to say goodbye to everyone. And I'll be rocking until the very last moment."
From BBC
The golden compositions are housed in bright gold frames, and the glass that shields them reflects the world beyond.
From Los Angeles Times
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